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Nov. 10, 2026

Ben Lajoie Authors Article on Emerging Legal Risks When AI Providers Compete with Customers

Bloomberg Law

Nelson Mullins partner Ben Lajoie authored an article for Bloomberg Law examining the emerging legal and competitive risks businesses face as artificial intelligence providers expand into markets served by their own customers.

Lajoie explores how existing trade secret, antitrust, unfair competition and contract laws may apply when AI providers leverage their access to sensitive customer information. He also highlights steps businesses and AI providers can take to protect proprietary information, establish contractual safeguards and mitigate potential litigation risks.

Click here to read AI Platforms Create New Risks When They Compete With Customers.